From the land surface downward to the unweathered bedrock, which of the following is the correct order of the different soil horizons?
A)D, E, C, B, A, bedrock
B)O, A, E, B, C, bedrock
C)A, B, C, D, E, bedrock
D)E, A, B, C, O, bedrock

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The correct order of soil horizons from the land surface downward is O Horizon (organic matter), A Horizon (topsoil), E Horizon (eluviated or leached zone), B Horizon (subsoil), C Horizon (weathered parent material), and bedrock.

From the Land Surface Downward to the Unweathered Bedrock, Which